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Select the desired setting for adjustment 
from the menu item, here: "Time" and con-
firm your entry.
Settings 
The first setting option for time is activated. 
>Turn the controller to make the adjust-
ment 
>Press the controller to confirm the new 
setting, i.e. to store it, and to proceed to 
the next highlighted position to adjust. 
Changing menu page 
You can select individual pages in specific 
menus, here: "Climate". 
Select the symbol and press the controller:
T o sel ect  th e  secon d  pag e of t he  m en u  
To return to the first page of the menu. 
Symbols and lists 
The symbols in the corners and edges of 
the Control Display have various functions: 
1Corner symbols:
These symbols take you to the next 
menu item or in a displayed list.
To do so: turn the controller
2List symbols:
Indicates that you can only move within 
the displayed list, here: stored radio 
stations.
Turn the controller to select an entry 
from the list. 
To exit the list again:
Select and confirm your selec-
tion. 
You can also leave the list by turning the 
controller to the left or right 

Control Center
22 7Settings 
>Vehicle functions54,65,91
>Time and date90
>Language89
>Units of measure and display 
format89
>Brightness90
>Lock Control Center in rear
*24
8Climate 
>Automatic climate control103
>Heated seats
*52
>Independent ventilation110
Assistance window* 
While you use the Control Center, the 
assistance window can provide you with a 
parallel display for the active system.
You can use it for displays of the following: 
>Short help and supplementary informa-
tion texts for selected menu items 
>A function selected in the "Car data" 
menu, refer to page89 
>The route for vehicles with a navigation 
system, refer to page131.
Help texts in assistance window 
You can call up and also cancel displays 
containing help texts and supplementary 
information on selected menu items in the 
assistance window. 1.Select "Help" from the start menu 
2.Select "Brief info" and confirm your 
selection. The help texts appear in the 
assistance window 
3.Confirm again to hide the automatic 
display.
Showing menu name
You can program the system to display the 
menu name each time you proceed to a 
new menu.
1.Select "Help" from the start menu 
2.Select "Menu name" and confirm your 
selection.  

Adjustments
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Heated seats* 
Front 
The system regulates the temperatures of 
the seat cushion and backrest. 
The temperature setting progresses one 
step through its control sequence each 
time you press the button. 
To switch off: 
Maintain pressure on the button for several 
seconds. 
Rear 
The operating concept is the same as for 
the front heated seats. 
Temperature distribution at front 
It is possible to select a temperature-distri-
bution pattern providing different levels of 
heating for the seat cushion and the back-
rest, for instance, to adapt for different 
clothing on the legs and upper body. 
1.Select "Climate" 
2.Select and confirm your selection 
3.Select "Seat temp." and confirm your 
selection 
4.Select "Left" or "Right" and confirm 
your selection 5.Turn to adjust temperature distribution 
6.Press to confirm your entry. 
The system automatically selects your 
individual temperature distribution 
settings each time you unlock the vehicle 
using your personal remote control.< 
Active seat ventilation* 
Front
The system progresses one step through 
the control sequence each time you press 
the button. 
To switch off: 
Maintain pressure on the button for several 
seconds. 
Use level 3 to cool the passenger 
compartment rapidly, for instance, 
when heat accumulates in the vehicle. The 
system automatically reverts to operation 
at level 2 after a brief period.<  

A congenial climate
104 1Automatic air distribution and supply, 
left side of passenger 
compartment107 
2Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air105 
3Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation105 
4Temperature, left side of passenger 
compartment105 
5Maximum cooling105 
6Air supply, left side of passenger 
compartment105
7Switching off automatic climate 
control107
8Air supply, right side of passenger 
compartment105 
9Temperature, right side of passenger 
compartment105 
10Residual heat mode105
11Rear window defroster 12Switching air conditioner mode on and 
off manually105 
13Automatic air distribution and supply, 
right side of passenger 
compartment107 
14Air grill for interior temperature sensor – 
please keep clear and unobstructed 
15Independent ventilation110 
>Activation time activated: the indica-
tor lamp comes on 
>Independent ventilation switched on: 
the indicator lamp flashes 
All other setting options for the auto-
matic climate control can be found at 
"Settings" using the Control Center, refer to 
page107. 
The current settings for temperature and air 
supply are displayed to you in the status 
line of the Control Display. 
A description of the Control Center is pro-
vided on page17.< 
A congenial climate 
Activate the automatic mode using the 
AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control 
Center, refer to page107. Select an interior 
temperature you find pleasant. 
The following section contains more 
detailed information on the available set-
ting options. 
All of the air conditioning functions, 
including Maximum cooling, refer to 
page105, and the Rear air conditioner, 
refer to page109, are available only when 
the engine is running.< 
Your vehicle has been designed to 
automatically select your personal 
climate-control settings whenever you unlock the doors using your individually 
programmed remote control.< 
Automatic air distribution and supply 
The AUTO program adjusts the 
airflow and distribution patterns 
for you while also using your 
preselected temperature setting as the 
basis for adjusting the interior climate to 
adapt to external influences: summer, win-
ter. 
The air conditioner comes on automatically 
when you select the AUTO program.  

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Temperature adjustment 
You can turn to select the 
desired temperatures for the 
driver's and passenger sides. 
Your settings appear on the 
Control Display's status line. 
The figures in the display provide a general 
indication of interior temperature. When 
you start the vehicle, this system ensures 
that the selected temperature is achieved 
as quickly as possible. It then maintains this 
temperature, regardless of the season. 
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation 
This program quickly removes 
ice and condensation from the 
windshield and door windows. 
Adjusting air supply manually 
You can adjust the air supply by 
turning. The automatic air sup-
ply control is operational when-
ever you see your selection rep-
resented by a bar on the 
Control Display's status line. The automatic 
air distribution remains in operation as 
before. You can reactivate the automatic air 
supply mode with the AUTO button. 
Switching air conditioner mode on 
and off manually
The air conditioner cools and 
dehumidifies the incoming air 
before also reheating it as 
required, according to temperature setting. 
Depending on the weather, the windshield 
may fog over briefly when the engine is 
started. 
The air conditioner comes on automatically 
when you select the AUTO program. 
Maximum cooling 
This program quickly provides 
maximum cooling. 
The temperature display reverts 
to 607/166 while the system 
switches to the recirculated-air mode and 
starts to provide maximum air supply through the vent outlets only. For this rea-
son you should ensure that these outlets 
are open before selecting this program.
Outside air/AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control/recirculated 
air 
You can respond to unpleasant 
odors or pollutants in the imme-
diate environment by tempo-
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. 
The system then recirculates the air cur-
rently within the vehicle. AUC executes this 
function automatically. 
Press the button repeatedly to run through 
the following control sequence: 
>Indicator lamps off: outside air flows 
into the vehicle 
>Left indicator lamp on, AUC mode: the 
system detects pollutants in the outside 
air and responds by blocking the supply 
of outside air when required. The sys-
tem then recirculates the air currently 
within the vehicle. 
Depending upon air quality, in the auto-
matic mode the system may start to 
alternate between its outside-air and 
recirculated-air modes 
>Right indicator lamp on, recirculated-air 
mode: the supply of outside air into the 
vehicle is permanently blocked. The 
system then recirculates the air cur-
rently within the vehicle. 
If condensation starts to form on the 
inside window surfaces during opera-
tion in the recirculated-air mode, you 
should switch it off while also increasing air 
supply as required.< 
Residual heat mode 
The system uses the warmth 
stored in the engine to heat the 
interior when the ignition is off, 
for instance, while the vehicle 
is stopped at a school to pick 
up a child.
You can adjust the automatic climate con-
trol's settings when the ignition lock is in 
the radio mode. The system blows heated  

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Switching off automatic climate 
control* 
The air supply, the heater and 
the air conditioner are all 
switched off. You can restart 
the automatic climate control 
by pressing any of its buttons 
except the REST button. 
Settings using Control Center 
With the ignition on, select "Climate". You 
can use the Control Center to set the fol-
lowing: 
>"Left 
Χ Right": 
Separate settings for driver and front 
passenger 
>Adjusting and adapting air-distribution 
patterns, refer to the next column
>Adjusting temperature for the upper 
body, refer to page108 
>Storing and calling up an individual set-
ting for interior ventilation outlets, air 
distribution and temperature, refer to 
page108. 
Select the second page of the "Cli-
mate" menu. 
>"Indep. ventil.": 
For information on activating and deac-tivating the independent ventilation and 
setting the timer, refer to page110 
>"Seat temp.": 
Adjusting temperature distribution 
while the seat heaters are on, refer to 
page52 
>"Extra": 
Switching the rear air conditioning or 
rear cooler on and off, refer to 
pages109 and114.
Select the first page of the "Climate" 
menu. 
Automatic air distribution and supply 
"AUTO": 
The AUTO program adjusts the airflow and 
distribution patterns for you while also 
using your preselected temperature setting 
as the basis for adjusting the interior cli-
mate to adapt to external influences: sum-
mer, winter. 
"Bi-Level":
This program operates in the same way as 
the AUTO program, but with airflow 
directed toward upper body and into the 
footwells. 
Combining air distribution yourself 
You can cancel the AUTO program by 
selecting specific air distribution patterns 
for your personal comfort.  

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Rear air conditioner* 
The following settings and operating 
modes can be selected and adjusted sepa-
rately on the left and right sides: 
1Adjusting cooling
2Maximum cooling
3Adjusting air supply manually
4Switching off rear air conditioner
Switching on rear air conditioner 
To switch on the rear air conditioner 
>select maximum cooling2 
>press the OFF button4 again 
>select "Rear air cond." in the Control 
Center and confirm, refer to Switching 
on and off using the Control Center. 
When you switch on the rear air con-
ditioner, you simultaneously switch 
on the rear cooler, refer to page114.< 
Adjusting cooling 
You can also set the system to 
provide the desired level of 
cooling by turning. We recom-
mend setting the system for 
moderate cooling. When you 
start the vehicle, this system ensures that 
the selected setting is achieved as quickly 
as possible. It then maintains this tempera-
ture, regardless of the season. 
Adjusting air supply manually 
You can adjust the air supply by 
turning.
Maximum cooling 
This program quickly provides 
maximum cooling. 
The system automatically switches to the 
recirculated-air mode while a high-speed 
stream of air simultaneously emerges from 
the vent outlets. For this reason you should 
ensure that these outlets are open before 
selecting this program.
Switching off rear air conditioner 
The air conditioner is switched 
off. 
Press the button again to switch back on. 
Switching on/off using Control 
Center 
1.With the ignition on, select "Climate" 
2.Select and confirm the selection 
to change to the second page of the 
"Climate" menu 
3.Select "Extra" and confirm your selec-
tion 
4.Select "Rear air cond." and confirm 
your selection. 
The maximum cooling mode is auto-
matically activated when you switch 
on the rear air conditioner in the Control 
Center.< 
Select "Rear air cond." again and confirm 
your selection to switch off the system.  

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Battery 
Battery care 
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., 
the electrolyte will last for the life of the bat-
tery when the vehicle is operated in a tem-
perate climate. Your BMW center will be 
happy to advise you on all questions con-
cerning the battery.
Charging battery 
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via 
the terminals in the engine compartment 
with the engine off. Connections, refer to 
Jump-starting on page210. 
Battery switch 
Before storing the vehicle for an extended 
period of several weeks or more, slide the 
battery switch located behind the trim 
panel on the right side of the luggage com-
partment to OFF. This reduces the current 
flow from the battery for the period during 
which the vehicle remains parked. A mes-
sage appears in the Check Control. Please 
take note of the supplementary information 
provided on the Control Display. 
Disposal 
Have old batteries disposed of follow-
ing replacement at your BMW center 
or bring them to a collection point. Maintain 
the battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Always secure the battery 
to prevent it from tipping over during trans-
port.<
Power failure 
Following a temporary power failure, e.g. in 
the case of a flat battery, some equipment 
is subject to restricted use and must be 
reinitialized. Individual settings are also lost 
and must be updated again:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, 
refer to page55
>Time and date
Must be updated again, refer to 
page90
>Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to 
page 154
>Navigation system
The operability must be waited for, refer 
to page130.
Fuses 
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse, 
and do not replace a defective fuse 
with a substitute of another color or amper-
age rating, as this could lead to a circuit 
overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the 
vehicle.< 
Spare fuses are located on the fuse strip in 
the glove compartment; plastic tweezers 
can be found at the fuse holder in the lug-
gage compartment.
In glove compartment 
Press the tab on the cover to the front, then 
fold up the cover.